3 Skypephone launches

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Tim Higgins

The phone’s features include a 2-megapixel camera, mp3 player, mobile TV and Internet browsing in addition to fully- integrated Skype functions with contacts, call logs and presence.

The 3 Skypephone is available at £49.99 (~$102) on 3’s Pay As You Go plan or free for Pay Monthly customers on 3’s Mix & Match plans.

The phone is available from 2 November in 3Stores across the UK and from Skype and 3’s websites in time for Christmas. It is available for pre-order in the UK from today and will be available later this year in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Macau and Sweden.

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